Help with projects in the lovely countryside around Sherborne, UK

Help a sustainable project: 5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 3 weeks

The Experience

We love living in the country and really enjoy living in this part of the world. At the moment it is just the two of us, Claire who is an art teacher married to James who is a timber frame carpenter/instructor. We feel it is important to create opportunities for young people to travel and have affordable experiences. We have a field which has a vegetable and flower garden, a camping circle, two retired ponies, and a large polytunnel

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 19 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

You can ask things like:

a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Get in touch with nature
3 Practicing English
2 Learning about sustainability
2 Developing environmental awareness
2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 3. Good health and well-being
3 12. Responsible consumption and production
3 15. Life on land

Charles “Kelly”

United States

James and Claire were wonderful hosts! They always seemed to have our best interests in mind and it was always a great time chatting with them. We learned a lot about the area and the culture. The tasks we completed were fun, and we also got to enjoy the beautiful countryside on most days we worked. I highly recommend!

5 months ago

James and Claire replied

Yes we really got some work done! Many thanks!

Emily

United States

We had an amazing time with James and Claire! James and Claire are so fun to get to know and hear about their lives. The work schedule is really reasonable and the work was enjoyable if you enjoy being outside and doing something different most days. Sherborne is only about 20 minutes away by bike and there is the beautiful countryside to explore in afternoons off as well. The provided food was always great and the dinner conversation was even better. We will miss James, Claire and the animals!

5 months ago

James and Claire replied

It was great having you help with our long list of projects! Many thanks for your input xxx

Armando

Peru

We had a very nice stay with Claire and James. We thank them for their good hospitality, they were always asking us if we needed something. They taught us the work that we had to do, which was really enjoyable and in a beautiful place. If you are thinking to have a great volunteering in the UK, I absolutely recommend staying with them!

12 months ago

Celia

Spain

I really recommend this experience. James and Clare are the nicest and most caring people you could find. They make you feel like you are part of their family.

about 2 years ago

Elia

Spain

James and Claire are the nicest people. They make you feel so welcome and have teach me a lot. I would recommend this experience 100%.

about 2 years ago

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About the host

Hosted by James and Claire

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1 published videos: This host has 1 published videos showing a little bit about their place

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